Tom Brady gave new meaning to the phrase "takes a licking and keeps on ticking" on Sunday.

While the handsome New England Patriots QB wound up with a nose injury following a fierce tackle while playing yesterday, it didn't take long for the guy to wipe off the blood and get his bandaged schnoz back on the gridiron to beat the Tennessee Titans 34-13.

Still, the initial sight of Brady walking off the field was surely a temporary cause for concern for fans.

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